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Denna Berg

Evidence supports ending criminalization of people who use drugs

Opinion | BY DENNA BERG | November 29, 2021
New Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, who also holds the title of associate health minister, is pictured, left, with Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos speaking with media on Oct. 27. There is increasing evidence that decriminalization can reduce the harms associated with substance use, and substance use policy—including the changes in the drug supply, writes Denna Berg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DENNA BERG | November 29, 2021
Opinion | BY DENNA BERG | November 29, 2021
New Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, who also holds the title of associate health minister, is pictured, left, with Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos speaking with media on Oct. 27. There is increasing evidence that decriminalization can reduce the harms associated with substance use, and substance use policy—including the changes in the drug supply, writes Denna Berg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DENNA BERG | November 29, 2021
New Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, who also holds the title of associate health minister, is pictured, left, with Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos speaking with media on Oct. 27. There is increasing evidence that decriminalization can reduce the harms associated with substance use, and substance use policy—including the changes in the drug supply, writes Denna Berg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DENNA BERG | November 29, 2021
Opinion | BY DENNA BERG | November 29, 2021
New Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, who also holds the title of associate health minister, is pictured, left, with Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos speaking with media on Oct. 27. There is increasing evidence that decriminalization can reduce the harms associated with substance use, and substance use policy—including the changes in the drug supply, writes Denna Berg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade